You might have to crane your neck to get a good look at Teesside’s newest addition.

The UK’s largest harbour crane has arrived at the Able UK Seaton Port - bringing with it around 40 potential jobs for Teesside workers.

The multi-million-pound Leibherr LHM600 SHL mobile crane - one of the world’s largest - was delivered to Able UK from Rostock in Germany yesterday.

Not only is it an impressive sight, it has been specially adapted to meet the specific requirements of Able; it is able to lift 208 tonnes, has a 58-metre radius and its hook height has been increased from the standard 45 metres to 64 metres, together with an increased fulcrum height in order to reach over tall structures such as semi-submersible oil rigs.

It will be used for a wide range of activities associated with handling project cargo, particularly components for the offshore wind turbine sector, as well as other needs including maintaining oil and gas drilling rigs.

Able executive chairman Peter Stephenson said: “There are 104 wheels on it, so it’s very mobile. It’s been specially adapted to our needs so we expect to be able to take on more projects and therefore jobs will be created.”